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Solar Power Profile - Wrights Creek, QLD 4869

More than 3878 homes in postcode 4869 have solar panels installed, which includes the towns of Wrights Creek, Centenary Park, Tamarind Gardens, Bentley Park, Edmonton and Mount Peter.

In terms of solar power, collectively that's a whopping 26,019 kW of solar panels installed that are generating on average 120,217 kWh per day, or 43,879 MWh per year. This means the average solar-powered home in this area is saving $1,980.125 per year, which combined saves this community approximately $7,678,860.875 per year.

Wrights Creek and 4869 are also doing their bit for the planet too because this amount of solar power has reduced the yearly carbon footprint for the area by 32,031.67 tonnes. To put this into perspective, that's the equivalent amount of yearly carbon dioxide captured and sequestered by 324,114 trees, or it's equivalent to 266,930,583 km worth of car emissions.

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Solar Ranking

Postcode 4869

77th

State Wide

208th

Australia Wide

Solar Power in Wrights Creek

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Wrights Creek: Meringa Sugar Exp Stn - approx. 3.1 km

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wrights Creek

East Coast Energy Solutions

3/200 Spence Street, 4870

Your Local Energy Professionals!

Go Green Energy

Redlynch, 4870

Solar power experts for the Cairns region.

Replenishable Energy

29 Hartley Street, 4870

Cairns Solar PV Specialists.

Buzzed Electrical

Manoora, 4870

Powering your home with sustainable energy

Community Solar Statistics - Wrights Creek, 4869

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Wrights Creek Demographics

Wrights Creek and the postcode of 4869 has a total population of 18841 people, with a median age of 32 years. There are 6961 households in Wrights Creek, with an average of 0.8 people per bedroom. The average number of people per household is 2.9 with a median income of 1745 per week per household.

About 62% of homes in the area are homeowners who either own their home outright or have a mortgage. The median mortage repayment in Wrights Creek is $1517/month. By installing solar power in Wrights Creek, the average household could save 10.88% of their monthly mortage, resulting in approximately a $93475 saving over the lifetime of their loan, assuming they put the electricity savings toward their home loan, a $500,000 loan, with a 4% interest rate over 30 years. Electricy cost savings from an average solar system is approximately 2.18% of household income. Clearly, installing solar power in Wrights Creek is a sensible thing to do financially and for the planet.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Wrights Creek

CENTENARY PARK is a small suburb located in the Cairns region of Queensland, Australia. The town is known for its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings. There are several parks and green spaces in the area, including the popular Centenary Lakes, which features walking trails, picnic areas, and a boardwalk over the lake. The town also has a range of local shops and restaurants, making it a convenient place to live.

The weather in CENTENARY PARK is typically warm and sunny, with an average of over 300 sunny days per year. This makes it an ideal location for solar power production, as the high levels of sunshine can lead to increased solar yields. Solar installers in the area can take advantage of the optimal solar panel angle and orientation to maximise energy production, while also taking into account any potential shading issues from nearby trees or buildings.

Installing solar energy systems in CENTENARY PARK can provide a range of benefits, including reduced energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and increased energy independence. By harnessing the power of the sun, residents and businesses in the area can take a step towards a more sustainable future while also saving money on their energy costs. With the help of experienced solar installers, it's easy to make the switch to renewable energy and start enjoying the benefits of solar power in CENTENARY PARK.

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